American artist Shaded made his debut at Welcome to the Future this year. Being one of the upcoming artists of the SCI+TEC label, Shaded, a.k.a. Skyler Taugher has a dark, punk style that is best described as grungy minimal, and draws inspiration through a mix of raw edges and loose riffs.
Music, fine art and fashion fuel his creativity and allow him to refine his approach in all aspects in life. His terms of association, style, and musical taste are inspired by a very select group of aesthetics and design elements, such as 80’s punk rock music, so-cal surf living, and anything blacked out.
Growing up in Newport Beach, CA, Skyler secluded himself in skating, surfing, and music since a young age. His father, a musician and producer of classic rock, helped nurture the raw and electronic sound he loves to pump. Since 2006, his production style has constantly evolved while staying true to his sound of groove laden, punk inspired minimal and late night pulsing surf-techno. His sound is undeniable in character, and is always bending around that dark abyss with those funky, mind-tangling swerves.